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Nicole Avena Ph.d

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The Dopamine Aisle of the Supermarket

Why ultra-processed foods may be the new retail therapy.

25.02.2026 40

Psychology Today

Nicole Avena Ph.d

The New U.S. Dietary Guidelines' Stand on Added Sugar

09.02.2026 30

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Nicole Avena Ph.d

GLP-1 Medications: Conversations and Considerations

16.01.2026 90

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Nicole Avena Ph.d

Are "Ultra-Processed Products" the New Name for UPFs?

18.12.2025 70

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Nicole Avena Ph.d

How to Navigate Sugar Consumption During the Festive Season

03.12.2025 50

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Nicole Avena Ph.d

Kava vs Sugar: A Healthier Way to Unwind?

17.11.2025 30

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Nicole Avena Ph.d

When Casual Substance Use Becomes Complicated

18.06.2025 30

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Nicole Avena Ph.d

When We Experience Cravings, We Grab What’s In Reach

02.04.2025 40

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Nicole Avena Ph.d

What’s Going On in Our Current Food Supply?

25.02.2025 20

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Nicole Avena Ph.d

Doom Spending: When Food Choices Turn Risky

12.02.2025 20

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Nicole Avena Ph.d

Sugar: The Harmful Substance Our Government Subsidizes

30.01.2025 20

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Nicole Avena Ph.d

Beating 'Winter Blues' the Healthy Way

22.01.2025 30

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Nicole Avena Ph.d